In addition to your prayers, if you feel called to show your support to these families from across the nation, a number of organizations are prepared to help with counseling services, bereavement therapy and blood donations.
Donations can be made to the following organizations who are currently setting up in Newtown, CT:
Newtown Youth and Family Services
Newtown Youth & Family Services, Inc., a nonprofit mental health clinic, will be open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for emergency counseling for families, community members or staff involved in the Sandy Hook Elementary school tragedy. All donations made to the organization will benefit those affected. Find out how you can help here.
The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross of Connecticut immediately responded to the shooting scene and provided more than 50 units of blood platelets and plasma to the Danbury Hospital, where some of the victims were transported.. The aid organization has also distributed food and water to first responders and is setting up a family reception center that will provide initial grief counseling. Learn about how you can help here.
*Donation Information provided by HuffingtonPost.com
